The Grand Encore of Silliness
A Whimsical Stroll Through Absurdity

In a world where socks go missing,
and cats plot their reign,
let’s embark on a quest for laughter,
with silliness as our chain.
Grab your left shoe and right elbow,
dance like there’s no tomorrow,
shake your head in deliberation,
as you ponder the wisdom of a sparrow.
What if the moon was just a giant cookie,
and the stars were sprinkles of delight?
Would we bake a pie made of stardust,
and serve it to folks on a moonlit night?
Picture a penguin in a top hat,
waddling down the street so proud,
getting lost in a city of ice cream,
screaming joyfully, “I'm a cloud!”
Imagine a tree that sings lullabies,
to the weary squirrels up high
they’d drift off, dreaming of acorns,
while the breeze croons a sweet goodbye.
Let’s stumble upon a garden of giggles,
where flowers bloom in bursts of cheer,
watered by the tears of happy clowns,
turning every frown into a merry leer.
So here’s to the moments, funny and rare,
to the laughter that dances in the air,
let your heart be light, your spirit soar,
and remember, life’s a grand encore!
About the Creator
Tim Carmichael
Tim is an Appalachian poet and cookbook author. He writes about rural life, family, and the places he grew up around. His poetry and essays have appeared in Bloodroot and Coal Dust, his latest book.
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Comments (6)
Well this was the sparkle in my day! Thanks Tim for this merry meander. I dearly wish for a tree to sing me lullabies...
I so needed a happy tone to my day. A good reminder not to take life so serious.
Beautifully silly 😛
Wonderfully uplifting, so much to smile about. 👏👏✨
Simply Fabulous! 🥰
Whimsical, humorous and enjoyable. Great work Tim. I really like this.